BISCHI (accent on the last syllable) is a very delicious, sweet pastry of the Mountain Jews from Azerbaijan. Bischi is usually made on one of the most joyous Jewish holidays – Purim.
*A full-sized picture of Bischi is available in the Gallery.Ingredients for 10-12 pieces:Cup size is 250 mlfor Bischi
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp dry yeast
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BADAMBURA is a popular, sweet, multilayered Azerbaijani pastry with a filling made of peeled almonds (badam), sugar, and aromatic spices. Badambura is usually prepared for the spring holiday Novruz along with other pastries such as Pakhlava, Shekerbura, and Shor-Gogal, but can be enjoyed all throughout the year. The name “Badambura” means “almond pie.”
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SOCHI-STYLE PAKHLAVA*A full-sized picture is available in the Gallery.Cup size – 250 ml
Ingredients for the dough:
2 ½ cups flour
200 g unsalted cold butter
2 egg yolks
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup white granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar (1 tbsp)
½ tsp baking soda
1 pinch of salt
Ingredients for the filling:
3 egg whites
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups chopped...
“NAGIL” or “SKAZKA,” which means “fairy tale,” is a very popular and beloved cake in Azerbaijan.*A full-sized picture of this dish is available in the Gallery.Cup size – 250 ml
Baking pan 11"x 15" (28cm х 38cm)
10 servings Ingredients for cake layers:
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
Ingredients for cream custard:
2 egg yolks
½ cup milk
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SAFFRON KULICH
Kulich is an Easter cake. It is similar to Panettone and is served only on Easter.
Cup size - 250 ml
Quantity - 2 medium size Easter cakes
Ingredients for dough :
3-4 cups flour (sifted twice)
½ tsp saffron threads
½ cup milk
½ cup whipped cream
½ cup unsalted melted butter
1 tbsp dry yeast (1 package)
1 egg
2 yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp...
